Liquid Dispensing Toy

ABSTRACT

A liquid dispensing toy is disclosed. The liquid dispensing toy contains a first piston, a first piston housing surrounding the first piston, a first shaft associated with the first piston, a first liquid housing surrounding at least a portion of the first piston housing, wherein the first liquid housing is configured to retain liquid, a first input valve coupled with the first piston housing, and a first output valve coupled with the first piston housing.

FIELD

The present invention relates to a liquid dispensing toy. Moreparticularly, the present invention relates to a liquid dispensing toycapable of squirting liquid.

BACKGROUND

Liquid squirting toys are well known in many forms in the prior art.Numerous liquid squirting toys are made and have been made over theyears for use by persons while swimming in or standing adjacent to aswimming pool, which are adapted to quickly take in water from theswimming pool for squirting. One such toy 10 is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.Toy 10 basically comprises a housing 15 having a nozzle at its squirtingend 20. A piston 25, which includes a graspable handle 30, is adapted toslide within the housing 15 so that, when the nozzle end 20 of thehousing 15 is submerged in the water 35 and the piston 25 is pulledbackwards (shown by arrow 40 in FIG. 1), water 35 is drawn into thehousing 15 through the nozzle end 20. And when the piston 25 issubsequently forced forwardly (shown by arrow 45 in FIG. 2), the water35 is forced from the housing 15, through the nozzle 20, towards atarget, in a powerful stream. The main limitation of the toy 10 is theneed for the toy 10 to always be adjacent to the swimming pool to allowthe user to refill it after every shot.

Embodiments disclosed e present disclosure overcome the limitations ofthe prior art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 depicts a cross-section view of a liquid squirting toy known inthe art showing the intake of water.

FIG. 2 depicts the cross-section view of the liquid squirting toy shownin FIG. 1 showing the expulsion of water.

FIGS. 3 a-4 b depict a cross-section view of a liquid dispensing toyaccording to the present disclosure.

FIGS. 5-6 depict a cross-section view of another liquid dispensing toyaccording to the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 depicts a cross-section view of another liquid dispensing toyaccording to the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 depicts a cross-section view of another liquid dispensing toyaccording to the present disclosure.

In the following description, like reference numbers are used toidentify like elements.

Furthermore, the drawings are intended to illustrate major features ofexemplary embodiments in a diagrammatic manner. The drawings are notintended to depict every feature of every implementation nor relativedimensions of the depicted elements, and are not drawn to scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth toclearly describe various specific embodiments disclosed herein. Oneskilled in the art, however, will understand that the presently claimedinvention may be practiced without all of the specific details discussedbelow. In other instances, well known features have not been describedso as not to obscure the invention.

Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology usedherein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded aslimiting. The use of “including,” “comprising,” or “having” andvariations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listedthereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. Unlesslimited otherwise, the terms “connected,” “coupled,” and “mounted,” andvariations thereof herein are used broadly and encompass direct andindirect connections, couplings, and mountings. In addition, the terms“connected” and “coupled” and variations thereof are not restricted tophysical or mechanical connections or couplings.

A liquid dispensing toy 300 according to some embodiments presentlydisclosed is shown in FIGS. 3A-4B. In some embodiments, the toy 300comprises a piston housing 305 surrounding a piston 310, wherein thepiston housing 305 comprises a first end 306 and a second end 307. Insome embodiments, the piston 310 is associated with a shaft 315. In someembodiments, a force can be applied to the shaft 315 to push the piston305 towards the first end 306 of the piston housing (as shown by thearrow 308 in FIG. 4A). In some embodiments, another force can be appliedto the shaft 315 to pull the piston 305 towards the second end 307 ofthe piston housing 305 (as shown by arrow 309 in FIG. 3A).

In some embodiments, the shaft 315 is associated with a handle 320. Insome embodiments, the toy 300 comprises a liquid housing 325 surroundingat least a portion of the piston housing 305. In sonic embodiments, thetoy 300 comprises the liquid housing 325 surrounding the entire pistonhousing 305. In some embodiments, the piston housing 305 spans theentire length of the housing 325. The liquid housing 325 is configuredto retain liquid. In some embodiments, the liquid in the liquid housing325 is water.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, a one wayoutput valve 330 is coupled with the first end 306 of the piston housing305. In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, a one wayinput valve 335 is coupled adjacent with the first end 306 of the pistonhousing 305.

In some embodiments, the input valve 335 is configured to allow at leastsome of the liquid and/or air in the liquid housing 325 to enter thepiston housing 305 when the piston 310 is pulled towards the second end307. In some embodiments, the output valve 330 is configured to preventliquid and/or air from escaping or entering the piston hosing 305 whenthe piston 310 is pulled towards the second end 307.

In some embodiments, the output valve 330 is configured to allow atleast some of the liquid and/or air in the piston housing 305 to exitthe piston housing 305 when the piston 310 is pushed towards the firstend 306. In some embodiments, the input valve 335 is configured toprevent liquid and/or air from escaping or entering the piston hosing305 when the piston 310 is pushed towards the first end 306.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the pistonhousing 305 can have any reasonable cylindrical shape, such as, but notlimited to, round cylindrical, square cylindrical, polygonalcylindrical, star cylindrical, triangular cylindrical, or any otherreasonable cylindrical shape. The piston housing 305 may comprisesubstantially rigid material like, for example, plastic, metal, and/orcarbon.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 315and/or piston 310 can be substantially cylindrical in shape. Inaccordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 315and/or piston 310 can have any reasonable cylindrical shape, such as,but not limited to, round cylindrical, square cylindrical, polygonalcylindrical, star cylindrical, triangular cylindrical, or any otherreasonable cylindrical shape. In accordance with some embodimentspresently disclosed, the shaft 315 and/or piston 310 can besubstantially solid, can be substantially tubular, and/or anycombination thereof The shaft 315 and/or piston 310 may comprise, forexample, plastic, metal, and/or carbon material.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 315and/or piston 310 is tubular (e.g., has an opening passing through atleast some of the length its body) the cross sectional shape of theinternal surface (not shown) can be any reasonable shape, such as, butnot limit to round, square, polygonal, triangular, star shaped, or anyother reasonable shape. For ease, the cross sectional shape of shaft 315and/or piston 310 is depicted/described as round, this is in no waymeant to be a limitation.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the piston 310comprises a seal (e.g., on O-ring) (not shown) designed to allow thepiston 310 to displaceable move within the length of the piston housing305 while forcing water out of the piston housing 305. In someembodiments, the seal (not shown) of the piston 310 comprises rubbermaterial.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 315,the piston 310, and/or handle portion 320 can include a coupling region.In some embodiments, the coupling region can be located such that shaft315 can be coupled to piston 310 and/or a handle portion 320. In someembodiments, the coupling region of one component (e.g., shaft 315,piston 310, and/or handle portion 320) can be coupled to the couplingregion of another component (e.g., shaft 315, piston 310, and/or handleportion 320) by inserting the coupling region of one component into thecoupling region of another component. In accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the invention, the coupling region of one component canremain coupled to the coupling region of another component by anyreasonable interaction, such as, but not limited to, a mechanicalinteraction (e.g., thread interaction, frictional interaction, etc.), achemical interaction (e.g., bonding, melting, etc.), an adhesiveinteraction (e.g., adhesively contacting the coupling regions), or anyother reasonable interaction capable of coupling the coupling regions.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 315,the piston 310, and/or handle portion 320 can be substantially one unit.For ease, they are depicted as a one unit, this is in no way meant to bea limitation.

In some embodiments, the liquid housing 325 comprises, for example,plastic, metal, and/or carbon material. In some embodiments, the inputvalve 335 and/or output valve 330 comprise, for example, plastic, metal,rubber and/or carbon material.

A liquid dispensing toy 500 according to some embodiments presentlydisclosed is shown in FIGS. 5-6. In some embodiments, the toy 500comprises at least two piston housings 505, 605 surrounding at least twopistons 510, 610 respectively. The piston housing 505 comprises a firstend 506 and a second end 507. The piston housing 605 comprises a firstend 606 and a second end 607. In some embodiments, the piston 510 iscoupled with a shaft 515. In some embodiments, a force can be applied tothe shaft 515 to push the piston 505 towards the first end 506 of thepiston housing (as shown by the arrow 609 in FIG. 6). In someembodiments, another force can be applied to the shaft 515 to pull thepiston 505 towards the second end 507 of the piston housing 505 (asshown by arrow 508 in FIG. 5). In some embodiments, the piston 610 iscoupled with a shaft 615. In some embodiments, a force can be applied tothe shaft 615 to push the piston 605 towards the first end 606 of thepiston housing (as shown by the arrow 609 in FIG. 6), in someembodiments, another force can be applied to the shaft 615 to pull thepiston 605 towards the second end 607 of the piston housing 605 (asshown by arrow 508 in FIG. 5).

In some embodiments, the shaft 515 is associated with a handle 520(shown in FIGS. 5 and 6). In some embodiments, the shaft 615 isassociated with a handle 620 (shown in FIGS. 5 and 6). In someembodiments, a force can be applied only to the shaft 515. In someembodiments, a force can be applied only to the shaft 615. In someembodiments, the shaft 515 and the shaft 615 are associated with ahandle 621 (shown in FIG. 7). In this embodiment, a force can be appliedsimultaneously to the shafts 515 and 615.

In some embodiments, the toy 500 comprises a liquid housing 525surrounding at least a portion of the piston housings 505 and 605. Insome embodiments, the toy 500 comprises the liquid housing 525surrounding the entire piston housing 505 and 605 (shown in FIGS. 5-7).In some embodiments, the piston housing 505 and/or piston housing 605span the entire length of the housing 525. The liquid housing 525 isconfigured to retain liquid. In some embodiments; the liquid in theliquid housing 525 is water.

In some embodiments, the toy 500 comprises a liquid housing 725surrounding at least a portion of the piston housing 505 and a liquidhousing 825 surrounding at least a portion of the piston housing 605. Insome embodiments, the toy 500 comprises the liquid housing 725surrounding the entire piston housing 505 and comprises the liquidhousing 825 surrounding the entire piston housing 605 (shown in FIG. 8).In some embodiments, the piston housing 505 spans the entire length ofthe housing 725. In some embodiments, the piston housing 605 spans theentire length of the housing 825. The liquid housings 725 and 825 areconfigured to retain liquid. In some embodiments, the liquid in theliquid housings 725 and/or 825 is water,

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, a one wayoutput valve 530 is coupled with the first end 506 of the piston housing505. In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, a one wayinput valve 535 is coupled adjacent with the first end 506 of the pistonhousing 505. In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, aone way output valve 630 is coupled with the first end 606 of the pistonhousing 605. In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, aone way input valve 635 is coupled adjacent with the first end 606 ofthe piston housing 605.

In some embodiments, the input valve 535 is configured to allow at leastsome of the liquid and/or air in the liquid housing 525 to enter thepiston housing 505 when the piston 510 is pulled towards the second end507. In some embodiments, the output valve 530 is configured to preventliquid and/or air from escaping or entering the piston hosing 505 whenthe piston 510 is pulled towards the second end 507. In someembodiments; the input valve 635 is configured to allow at least some ofthe liquid and/or air in the liquid housing 625 to enter the pistonhousing 605 when the piston 610 is pulled towards the second end 607. Insome embodiments, the output valve 630 is configured to prevent liquidand/or air from escaping or entering the piston hosing 605 when thepiston 610 is pulled towards the second end 607.

In some embodiments, the output valve 530 is configured to allow atleast some of the liquid and/or air in the piston housing 505 to exitthe piston housing 505 when the piston 510 is pushed towards the firstend 506. In some embodiments, the input valve 535 is configured toprevent liquid and/or air from escaping or entering the piston hosing505 when the piston 510 is pushed towards the first end 506. In someembodiments, the output valve 630 is configured to allow at least someof the liquid and/or air in the piston housing 605 to exit the pistonhousing 605 when the piston 610 is pushed towards the first end 606. Insome embodiments, the input valve 635 is configured to prevent liquidand/or air from escaping or entering the piston hosing 605 when thepiston 610 is pushed towards the first end 606.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the pistonhousing 505 can have any reasonable cylindrical shape, such as, but notlimited to, round cylindrical, square cylindrical, polygonalcylindrical, star cylindrical, triangular cylindrical, or any otherreasonable cylindrical shape. The piston housing 505 may comprisesubstantially rigid material like, for example, plastic, metal, carbon,etc.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the pistonhousing 605 can have any reasonable cylindrical shape, such as, but notlimited to, round cylindrical, square cylindrical, polygonalcylindrical, star cylindrical, triangular cylindrical, or any otherreasonable cylindrical shape. The piston housing 605 may comprisesubstantially rigid material like, for example, plastic, metal, carbon,etc.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 515and/or piston 510 can be substantially cylindrical in shape. Inaccordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 515and/or piston 510 can have any reasonable cylindrical shape, such as,but not limited to, round cylindrical, square cylindrical, polygonalcylindrical, star cylindrical, triangular cylindrical, or any otherreasonable cylindrical shape. In accordance with some embodimentspresently disclosed, the shaft 515 and/or piston 510 can besubstantially solid, can be substantially tubular, and/or anycombination thereof.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 615and/or piston 610 can be substantially cylindrical in shape. Inaccordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 615and/or piston 610 can have any reasonable cylindrical shape, such as,hut not limited to, round cylindrical, square cylindrical, polygonalcylindrical, star cylindrical, triangular cylindrical, or any otherreasonable cylindrical shape. In accordance with some embodimentspresently disclosed, the shaft 615 and/or piston 610 can besubstantially solid, can be substantially tubular, and/or anycombination thereof.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 515and/or piston 510 is tubular (e.g., has an opening passing through atleast some of the length its body) the cross sectional shape of theinternal surface (not shown) can be any reasonable shape, such as, butnot limit to round, square, polygonal, triangular, star shaped, or anyother reasonable shape. For ease, the cross sectional shape of shaft 515and/or piston 510 is depicted/described as round, this is in no waymeant to be a limitation.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 615and/or piston 610 is tubular (e.g., has an opening passing through atleast some of the length its body) the cross sectional shape of theinternal surface (not shown) can be any reasonable shape, such as, butnot limit to round, square, polygonal, triangular, star shaped, or anyother reasonable shape. For ease, the cross sectional shape of shaft 615and/or piston 610 is depicted/described as round, this is in no waymeant to be a limitation.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the piston 510comprises a seal (e.g., an O-ring) (not shown) designed to allow thepiston 510 to displaceably move within the length of the piston housing505 while forcing water out of the piston housing 505. In someembodiments, the seal of the piston 510 comprises rubber material.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the piston 610comprises a seal (e.g., an O-ring) (not shown) designed to allow thepiston 610 to displaceably move within the length of the piston housing605 while forcing water out of the piston housing 605. In someembodiments, the seal of the piston 610 comprises rubber material.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 515,the piston 510, and/or handle portion 520 can include a coupling region.In some embodiments, the coupling region can be located such that shaft515 can be coupled to piston 510 and/or a handle portion 520. In someembodiments, the coupling region of one component (e.g., shaft 515,piston 510, and/or handle portion 520) can be coupled to the couplingregion of another component (e.g., shaft 515, piston 510, and/or handleportion 520) by inserting the coupling region of one component into thecoupling region of another component. In accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the invention, the coupling region of one component canremain coupled to the coupling region of another component by anyreasonable interaction, such as, but not limited to, a mechanicalinteraction (e.g., thread interaction, frictional interaction, etc.), achemical interaction (e.g., bonding, melting, etc.), an adhesiveinteraction (e.g., adhesively contacting the coupling regions), or anyother reasonable interaction capable of coupling the coupling regions.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 615,the piston 610, and/or handle portion 620 can include a coupling region.In some embodiments, the coupling region can be located such that shaft615 can be coupled to piston 610 and/or a handle portion 620. In someembodiments, the coupling region of one component e.g., shaft 615,piston 610, and/or handle portion 620) can be coupled to the couplingregion of another component(e.g., shaft 615, piston 610, and/or handleportion 620) by inserting the coupling region of one component into thecoupling region of another component. In accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the invention, the coupling region of one component canremain coupled to the coupling region of another component by anyreasonable interaction, such as, but not limited to, a mechanicalinteraction e.g., thread interaction, frictional interaction, etc.), achemical interaction (e.g., bonding, melting, etc.), an adhesiveinteraction (e.g., adhesively contacting the coupling regions), or anyother reasonable interaction capable of coupling the coupling regions.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 515,the piston 510, and/or handle portion 621 can include a coupling region.In some embodiments, the coupling region can be located such that shaft515 can be coupled to piston 510 and/or a handle portion 621. In someembodiments, the coupling region of one component (e.g., shaft 515,piston 510, and/or handle portion 621) can be coupled to the couplingregion of another component (e.g., shaft 515, piston 510, and/or handleportion 621) by inserting the coupling region of one component into thecoupling region of another component. In accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the invention, the coupling region of one component canremain coupled to the coupling region of another component by anyreasonable interaction, such as, but not limited to, a mechanicalinteraction (e.g., thread interaction, frictional interaction, etc.), achemical interaction (e.g., bonding, melting, etc.), an adhesiveinteraction (e.g., adhesively contacting the coupling regions), or anyother reasonable interaction capable of coupling the coupling regions.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 615,the piston 610, and/or handle portion 621 can include a coupling region.In some embodiments, the coupling region can be located such that shaft615 can be coupled to piston 610 and/or a handle portion 621. In someembodiments, the coupling region of one component (e.g., shaft 615,piston 610, and/or handle portion 621) can be coupled to the couplingregion of another component (e.g., shaft 615, piston 610, and/or handleportion 621) by inserting the coupling region of one component into thecoupling region of another component. In accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the invention, the coupling region of one component canremain coupled to the coupling region of another component by anyreasonable interaction, such as, but not limited to, a mechanicalinteraction (e.g., thread interaction, frictional interaction, etc.), achemical interaction (e.g., bonding, melting, etc), an adhesiveinteraction (e.g., adhesively contacting the coupling regions), or anyother reasonable interaction capable of coupling the coupling regions.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 515,the piston 510, and/or handle portion 520 can be substantially one unit.For ease, they are depicted as a one unit (FIGS. 5-6), this is in no waymeant to be a limitation.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 615,the piston 610, and/or handle portion 620 can be substantially one unit.For ease, they are depicted as a one unit (FIGS. 5-6), this is in no waymeant to be a limitation.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 515,the piston 510, and/or handle portion 621 can be substantially one unit.For ease, they are depicted as a one unit (FIG. 7), this is in no waymeant to be a limitation.

In accordance with some embodiments presently disclosed, the shaft 615,the piston 610, and/or handle portion 621 can be substantially one unit.For ease, they are depicted as a one unit (FIG. 7), this is in no waymeant to be a limitation.

In some embodiments, the features of the toy 500 as described abovecomprise plastic, metal, rubber and/or carbon materials.

While several illustrative embodiments of the invention have been shownand described, numerous variations and alternative embodiments willoccur to those skilled in the art. Such variations and alternativeembodiments are contemplated, and can be made without departing from thescope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singularforms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the contentclearly dictates otherwise. The term “plurality” includes two or morereferents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. Unless definedotherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the samemeaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art towhich the disclosure pertains.

The foregoing detailed description of exemplary and preferredembodiments is presented for purposes of illustration and disclosure inaccordance with the requirements of the law. It is not intended to beexhaustive nor to limit the invention to the precise form(s) described,but only to enable others skilled in the art to understand how theinvention may be suited for a particular use or implementation. Thepossibility of modifications and variations will be apparent topractitioners skilled in the art. No limitation is intended by thedescription of exemplary embodiments which may have included tolerances,feature dimensions, specific operating conditions, engineeringspecifications, or the like, and which may vary between implementationsor with changes to the state of the art, and no limitation should beimplied therefrom. Applicant has made this disclosure with respect tothe current state of the art, but also contemplates advancements andthat adaptations in the future may take into consideration of thoseadvancements, namely in accordance with the then current state of theart. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by theClaims as written and equivalents as applicable. Reference to a claimelement in the singular is not intended to mean “one and only one”unless explicitly so stated. Moreover, no element, component, nor methodor process step in this disclosure is intended to be dedicated to thepublic regardless of whether the element, component, or step isexplicitly recited in the claims. No claim element herein is to beconstrued under the provisions of 35 U.S.C. Sec. 112, sixth paragraph,unless the element is expressly recited using the phrase “means for . .. ” and no method or process step herein is to be construed under thoseprovisions unless the step, or steps, are expressly recited using thephrase “step(s) for . . . ”

What is claimed is:
 1. A liquid dispensing toy comprising: a firstpiston; a first piston housing surrounding the first piston, wherein thefirst piston housing comprises a first end and a second end; a firstshaft associated with the first piston; a first liquid housingsurrounding at least a portion of the first piston housing, wherein thefirst liquid housing is configured to retain liquid; a first input valvecoupled with the first piston housing adjacent to the first end of thefirst piston housing, wherein the input valve is configured to allow theliquid from the first liquid housing to enter the first piston housingwhen the first piston is pulled towards the second end of the firstliquid housing; and a first output valve coupled with the first pistonhousing adjacent to the first end of the first piston housing, whereinthe first output valve is configured to allow the liquid to exit thefirst piston housing when the first piston is pushed towards the firstend of the first piston housing.
 2. The liquid dispensing toy of claim1, wherein the liquid is water.
 3. The liquid dispensing toy of claim 1,wherein the first liquid housing surrounds the entire first pistonhousing.
 4. The liquid dispensing toy of claim 1 further comprises: asecond piston; a second piston housing surrounding the second piston,wherein the second piston housing comprises a first end and a secondend; and a second shaft associated with the second piston.
 5. The liquiddispensing toy of claim 4 further comprises: a second input valvecoupled with the second piston housing adjacent to the first end of thesecond piston housing, wherein the input valve is configured to allowthe liquid from the first liquid housing to enter the second pistonhousing when the second piston is pulled towards the second end of thesecond piston housing; and a second output valve coupled with the secondpiston housing adjacent to the first end of the second piston housing,wherein the second output valve is configured to allow the liquid toexit the second piston housing when the second piston is pushed towardsthe first end of the second piston housing.
 6. The liquid dispensing toyof claim 4 further comprises: a second liquid housing surrounding atleast a portion of the second piston housing, wherein the second liquidhousing is configured to retain liquid a second input valve coupled withthe second piston housing adjacent to the first end of the second pistonhousing, wherein the input valve is configured to allow the liquid fromthe second liquid housing to enter the second piston housing when thesecond piston is pulled towards the second end of the second pistonhousing; and a second output valve coupled with the second pistonhousing adjacent to the first end of the second piston housing, whereinthe second output valve is configured to allow the liquid to exit thesecond piston housing when the second piston is pushed towards the firstend of the second piston housing.
 7. The liquid dispensing toy of claim1 further comprises: a first handle associated with the first shaft. 8.The liquid dispensing toy of claim 4 further comprises: a first handleassociated with the first shaft; and a second handle associated with thesecond shaft.
 9. The liquid dispensing toy of claim 4 further comprises:a first handle associated with the first shaft and the second shaft.